Krank Amplification Revolution Series One user reviews ( 9/10) - 10 user reviews

• 12/29/03

  MGR/Ben Foust's review "Krank Revolution Series 1"

  Characteristics

  Utilization

  Sounds

  Overall Opinion

  I called Krank (www.krankamps.com) and talked to them about the new amp. I wanted a custom-made high-gain amp. I also got a custom-made 412 cabinet made out of solid wood. I had them both made for $2,000. That is an insane price for a boutique hand-made amp!!!
  
  
  
  2 channels (Krank and Kleen). The Kleen channel is truly a clean channel, regardless of how loud you crank it up. Trying too hard will result in some serious hearing loss. Enough of the sissy stuff! The Krank channel is where it is at!!! This channel has 2 volumes. That means you can get rid of that boost pedal you were using for your solos. With the tone you get out of this channel, you won\'t want to use a distortion pedal of any kind! Each channel has its own FX loop. Just an added bonus:-)
  
  
  
  
  
  The cabinet is pretty heavy??? I can\'t think of anything I don\'t like, besides the weight.
  
  
  
  HIGHEST of QUALITY!!! I hear alot about amps being built like tanks. If that is so, I guess this amp would crush a tank. Built out of solid wood. Has a chrome grill on the head, as well as the cabinet.
  
  
  
  I play a variety of guitars, such as a LP custom, LP studio, Fender telecaster, Fender strat, Carvin DC400, Hamer Echotone, and many more. Each guitar has its own characteristics, and the Krank channel will definitely let them shine.
  
  I play music that covers every genre from dance-pop-punk-modern rock. Those of you who think Mesa Boogies are the amp of choice...you NEED to check this amp out. That is all that needs to be said!
  
  
  
  
  
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• 12/29/03

  MGR/Ben Foust's review "Krank Revolution Series 1"

  Characteristics

  Utilization

  Sounds

  Overall Opinion

  I called Krank (www.krankamps.com) and talked to them about the new amp. I wanted a custom-made high-gain amp. I also got a custom-made 412 cabinet made out of solid wood. I had them both made for $2,000. That is an insane price for a boutique hand-made amp!!!
  
  
  
  2 channels (Krank and Kleen). The Kleen channel is truly a clean channel, regardless of how loud you crank it up. Trying too hard will result in some serious hearing loss. Enough of the sissy stuff! The Krank channel is where it is at!!! This channel has 2 volumes. That means you can get rid of that boost pedal you were using for your solos. With the tone you get out of this channel, you won\'t want to use a distortion pedal of any kind! Each channel has its own FX loop. Just an added bonus:-)
  
  
  
  
  
  The cabinet is pretty heavy??? I can\'t think of anything I don\'t like, besides the weight.
  
  
  
  HIGHEST of QUALITY!!! I hear alot about amps being built like tanks. If that is so, I guess this amp would crush a tank. Built out of solid wood. Has a chrome grill on the head, as well as the cabinet.
  
  
  
  I play a variety of guitars, such as a LP custom, LP studio, Fender telecaster, Fender strat, Carvin DC400, Hamer Echotone, and many more. Each guitar has its own characteristics, and the Krank channel will definitely let them shine.
  
  I play music that covers every genre from dance-pop-punk-modern rock. Those of you who think Mesa Boogies are the amp of choice...you NEED to check this amp out. That is all that needs to be said!
  
  
  
  
  
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• 08/06/08

  Gurator's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  - What kind of amplification (lamp, transistor ,...)
  
  Amplifier any lamps. 4x6L6GC 100watt 4x12ax7
  
  V1 Clean
  
  V2 Gain
  
  V3 Gain
  
  V4 Phase Inverter
  
  
  
  - What connection?
  
  Input an entry in the front
  
  A line out, two speakers outputs, a footswitch input, and an effect loop (Send and Return)
  
  Selector impdence 4-8 and 16ohms
  
  
  
  - What are the rglages the effects?
  
  2 Chanel Krank and Kleen
  
  Krank -> Presence, Sweep, Bass, Midrange, Treble, Master 1, Master 2 Gain
  
  Kleen -> Volume, Treble, Midrange, Bass
  
  
  
  Not very complicated as the setting, but you will see later that cest not so easy to settle even if cest basic settings. A button on the presence of t would Kleen aprcier although one can easily get a good sound on the Kleen (This is just to chialler p) A t'd Reverb its apprcier EST on .. .
  
  
  
  Résumé ---> A first view of the setting we Simplice lair for a good sound, but we have the Essenciel. No big bass boost death smely super treble master ... hhhbr />
  
  A big 9.5 / 10 for the button on the presence and reverb Kleen absent.

  Utilization

  - The configuration is it simple?
  
  The ultra simple config as I said above.
  
  
  
  - Gets it easy to sound good?
  
  ! ATTENTION!
  
  This amp is made in order to ring with some settings. If one has a good sound and want a bit more quon of mid cest not so easy to do. We must change the mid sweep and probably low and high. It's not 3 seconds Quon is a good setting. If I compare to my old Peavey 6505 metais there any settings at noon and rang. If you go to a store to try prvoyez you at least 15-20min SETTINGS just to find the right setting you love.
  
  
  
  I do not think its a dsaventages because cest super versatile and tons of sounds: P
  
  
  
  - The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
  
  I buy any IDE user.
  
  
  
  Résumé ---> Prvoyer time for adjusting and also its not ring with all the cabs. Forget the Marshall 1960A with a krank .. its not ring my taste
  
  
  
  A big 10/10 because the setup time its really not me drang.

  Sounds

  - Is it your style of music?
  
  REALLY. I play metal and the amp EST IDAL. Sounds bad, its lights and sounds agresif .. YEAH!
  
  
  
  - With what (s) guitar (s) / low (s) or effect (s) do you play?
  
  The real test is a t with a Jackson Kelly ke3 with Bill Lawrence L-500 and L-500. With a gain boost MM04. With or without gain boost its sounds very very good.
  
  
  
  - What kind of sound you get and with what rglages ("crystalline", "bold ",....)?
  
  Heummm .. All. Its lens can be deaf acute fatty nimporte what. Do not trust what the world has to tell you its not automatically sounds very acute. I have a Marshall 1960A cabs jarrive now and have a sound of Alexi Laiho from COB. A too high gain distortion with lots of mid.
  
  
  
  - What are the sounds you prfrez, you dtest?
  
  Jadore sound with a lot of bass and mid and high which presents Persian, but not much.
  
  Its sound has the VRM or Arch Enemy As I Lay Dying (new album)
  
  
  
  Résumé ---> Nothing to say
  
  
  
  A big 10/10 because its sounds: P

  Overall Opinion

  - How long have you use it?
  
  I have the head for just one week, but I try this head a million times.
  
  
  
  - What is the particular feature you like best and least?
  
  Plus the sound EST.
  
  Least, the lack of presence on the Kleen and no reverb. Also the effect loop and a footswitch for EQ for solos 2nd ... too acute in the solo if we keep the EQ mm
  
  
  
  - Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
  
  Yes a lot. J "I had a 6505 +, I try XXX, ENGL (very decevent especially for the price)
  
  
  
  - How do you report qualitprix?
  
  For sound very well, but if you buy my new edition I find the inflated price. The Red Tolex over $ 300 and $ 150 Chrome grille more.
  
  
  
  - With the exprience, you do again this choice?
  
  I made this choice long before they had money.
  
  
  
  Résumé ---> Nothing to say, the price is a high pe.
  
  
  
  A big 10/10 because its sounds: P
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• 07/21/08

  nefas's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  See previous ones opinion.

  Utilization

  This is not an amp that can tame ds the first day, the qualisation (bass / middle / treble and presence) as active, the pots are fairly responsive and progressive. Then adds the "SWEEP", which determines the one knob frquence of mdiums, which is thanks to the boost or not knob Middle, so it must be understood that we are zero-Sweep in low frquences mdiums / bass and back up we are in mdiums. This one as too sensitive, has opened a relatively wide range of sounds. So much in fact that after a year of use, it still surprises me.

  Sounds

  I play mostly in drop mtal A, with a LTD Viper baritone, a GT-Pro and a cab in Mount Krankenstein G12T75 V30 and the sound is really my style. This amp excels in distos, the sound is trspchu, large, sharp and prcis. He also has a color which is rather clean, modern but a cot round and warm. The grain is rather dry, you can grease but not as much as a Peavey or Mesa among others. Since it is a Hi Gain, the higher up and he lche, even high volume the sound is right. I use the GT-Pro for the noise gate and master volume but also boost is to say that I would stick with one distortion custom drive 3% and 100% volume, that the Manir grain of the amp is respect and I add just the right amount of saturation so that the sound is more sharp, crisp and fluid. All the pros are a trs trs and works well with any amp. I tried also with a TS-9 which added some punch but also, and my great regret, a cot crmeux which softened the treble.
  
  If you want a glimpse of the typical grain Krank, Throw away an ear to "Rise of the shooting" of archenemy.
  
  The clean sound I fly is not bad but really far from clear Mesa. Something that I knew APRS in the Kleen knob Presence is active.
  
  Otherwise the sound is clean, has not really drool, the breath is really low, even high volume.

  Overall Opinion

  I've had about a year, I waited all this time to post an opinion because I know the prfrais A to Z be the most objective. What I like about this amp is the fact of not sounding like everyone else. As it is mtal head to Mesa, Engl, Peavey while having his personnalit if you want to get out of the mix, it will place no problem.
  
  I had a while Marshall JMP-1 (amended) 9200 1960 A, then a Triaxis, an Engl E530 and a Peavey TripleXXX the Revolution raprocherai One is a little cot for the Engl sec with mdiums beautiful, but with a grain Different.
  
  The report price is good quality, it cost me the price of a secondhand Rectifier.
  
  Fan for a while the Bi-amp, I couple the R-One a TripleXXX, always on the Krank speaker, the Peavey as fatter and cold, Krank is the opposite, they are super compltent STRID well and oats. ;)
  
  If I referrer the same choice? there are so many good amps trying to empty it is not our answer, I'd try Diezel or Bogner but too expensive for me, so repeat the same choices I do not know, for what is against I ENTSO my purchase, I will catgories, not least, I love this amp and as I said above, one year I still catch APRS
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• 09/13/07

  zagward's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  All adjacent t say, but I start
  
  
  
  - 100w all-tube head
  
  - 2CH, Kleen and Krank (which correspond to the clear sound and distortion)
  
  - 2 Master footswichable on Krank channel and volume on Kleen
  
  - Rglage prsence on both channels
  
  - 4 Premium Electro Harmonix 12AX7 preamp in lamps
  
  - 4 Premium Sovtek 5881 power tubes in
  
  - Line out
  
  - 4, 8, and 16-ohm speaker output impedance selector
  
  - Effects Loop
  
  
  
  Basically ... what more

  Utilization

  I'm not ing his or guitar hero or even professional, that said, it is difficult to be simpler than the revolution level use.
  
  In short, the branch head to the body, it impdance the RULES, the footswitch is connected, and start the rgler bte.
  
  you plug the guitar and there is a small aussitt ngatif point, we are pass the switch buttons Channels and Masters on the head?
  
  We try we try but nothing, they are Ralite Submitted only on the footswitch.
  
  This means that we must take care of pdalier (lment ngliger not given the cable connection which seems to end so quickly and breakable, despite the solidity of the rest of the switch) under penalty of stuck on one channel, what more dsagrable a fan of distortion of staying locked in position Kleen ...
  
  Moreover, the sound RULES tt only for the distortion of the bass and treble knobs medium, while a conventional amplifier, plus the sweep - a kind of compressor to be resolved with precision (in Indeed, this knob would account regulation of your other knobs as well as your guitar.) - and that presence would also account rglages the rest of the head. a gain knob and 2 volume buttons added for the distortion.

  Sounds

  I prcise right away that I'm not currently in possession of the body Revolution (l I waited patiently with me ^ ^) my config is a body 4 * 12 Marshall (that came with the head AVT50h, So using a body TRS) and a Gibson SG Special Fadded.
  
  I therefore some prrglages, I complte with rglages donns in the manual (which is in English, but no need to learn to speak English to understand the position of the buttons lol) first observation ... grave.Soyons rang clear is a sound that will appeal to lovers of sound "new generation" so it's not trs hot, but it works, in short, we love it or d tests. A distortion but still super bourrine prcise trs, trs propreje and fiddles a little knobs to further refine the sound, the presence and sweep trs are sensitive, but extremely effective, giving the acc its a lot of noise. Personally I chose to sweep the rgler of 2.5 and prsence of 5 to obtain a clean, but having said too po compress.
  
  for the other knobs, it is to avoid being greedy on the bass, the amp is dja normment default, the treble of the same, even if they sound very s vitent may well break if abused ears, I suggest you put them on 3 or 4 and offset by the mediums. As for the gain, again, no need to abuse it, the knob is on 3 home, and dja admnage, is refined after the two volumes, with switchable pedals , ideal for those who like to do big solos, without going through an effect pedals.
  
  At the sound is trs Kleen enjoyable and we note that even with a relatively strong, the sound will "punch" what is a very positive point, for me even ... though I must admit, the sound Kleen I do not use that little trs ^ ^
  
  
  
  Do not forget that the amp more heated and the better the sound. we obtain an optimal sound after 30/45 minutes Heating
  
  
  
  In short I play in a punk rock band inffluenc Rise Against, NOFX, A Wilhelm Scream, Belvedere, etc. and although many people find that this amp is reserved for the metalheads, I would say that taking the time to rules, and if you like that kind of sound, it also fits other styles. (Look on page Krank artists that use these amps you will see that there are not that hairy)

  Overall Opinion

  I've had prs a month, I love the sound of distortion, although it looks heavy, its punch, its precision and ease of CASC.
  
  I am waiting to book the body that goes with it, but I think it will not make qu'amliorer my satisfaction.
  
  I jou on Peavey Bandit 112, a Marshall AVT 50H hybrid, and I am looking for my beginners prcis a well, I also tried the Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier that was my rf insurance ... before discovering the Krank Revolution, which costs less money (and it is not ngligeable) sounds right away, and for me over the sound, but it is APRS may be a history gots.
  
  In short, I think I found the Grahal, the guitar sound I'm looking for since I was a kids.
  
  
  
  A jewelry so that I would strongly advise you to get, if you like that sort of racing spcial big bxs disto ^ ^
  
  
  
  I put 9 / 10 just for the switches that are not on the head but only on the footswitch
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• 07/04/07

  Anonymous 's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Everything has been said!

  Utilization

  The config is classical (see previous reviews). The only different is the addition of a knob Sweep. Basic but effective. I think it lacks a gain knob for channel Kleen. it would have been nice to have some crunch but it is clear that this is not the intention when buying this head.
  
  
  
  I would say that the simplicity of the settings is only apparent. The Presence knob Sweep and even can radically change the sound and are very sensitive. It's really not easy to solve. I put more than 30 minutes to get a saturated sound "interesting." I would say that it's also annoying to pay a Mesa. So it's not for beginners.
  
  
  
  I have not seen the manual settings but the examples seem to be a nice to have a base from which to hack

  Sounds

  I plugged my Jackson Custom increase in SH-2 and SH-6. The head was plugged into a Peavey 412 MS (Sheffield).
  
  
  
  The Kleen: very very good. everything has been said earlier. Good for any style provided it plays on the volume of the guitar. What is good (or appear as a default for some people) is that it does not crunch the same high volume. In fact initially I thought heard a crunch, but in fact it was the baffle and the walls (and my ears?) Who found it difficult to collect! is to say ...
  
  
  
  Boosted channel: no transcendent bin ... hard to adjust, acute screaming, especially when you go up the presence. Strangely, when you go up the treble, there is less showy side when you go up the presence (to 3 is no longer worth it looks like a metal zone ...)... This is probably due to the cabinet I think that is not the same "class" as the head. A vendor with the appropriate cabinet and Krankenstein told me it made géniallement well. This is someone you trust so I really think this is the cabinet which ruins everything in this case. (I'll post an add in a few days if I can retest the vehicle). Otherwise, the gain is more than enough for any style of metal (death, thrash, hardcore ...)

  Overall Opinion

  Tested in store 1 hour in a room adapted, so high volume.
  
  A little disappointed because when we hear the samples on the site Krank is already dreaming ... but I repeat, the trial was not optimal because the cab was not that of the head.
  
  
  
  I love Kleen, the little knob available (it's already hard enough to settle like that ...), the reactivity of knobs, the look.
  
  I do not like the price, the distortion (the grain is different. To try before you buy for fear of being disappointed).
  
  
  
  If you really want to invest in there, take the corresponding baffle.
  
  
  
  Tomorrow I try the Peavey 5150 on the same baffle. we'll see if the sound could come from there ...
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• 06/30/07

  Anonymous 's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  - 2 channel switch - Kleen and Krank
  
  - Equalizer controlled by Sweep on Krank channel
  
  - 2 Master footswichable on Krank channel and volume on Kleen
  
  - Set presence on both channels
  
  - 4 - Premium Electro Harmonix 12AX7 preamp in lamps
  
  - 4 - Premium Sovtek 5881 power tubes in
  
  - Line out
  
  - 4, 8, and 16-ohm speaker output impedance selector
  
  - Effects Loop

  Utilization

  Tete easy to take charge of first use, manageable two channels at the foot of which the masters of the channel equalizer Krank.Un rapid and precise set, we get a fast big sound from hell as you can get a precise and Criar.
  
  Ditto for Kleen channel, an equalizer volume we learn quickly to use it.
  
  Only problem is the U.S. so any manual in English of course! but explained with phrases short and simple for those who would be at war with the English!
  
  Only thing I still have not figured it out What is a line out.Quelqu one to explain? And second master?

  Sounds

  I have been playing metal and I find the right amp to death in this style, unlike the versatility that he be granted because it can however be used for other style ... it comes easily with all the settings to get a big well nag! I'm currently playing on a Schecter 006 deluxe and the two brands join forces bien.Bonne very low wheat. I also test the head with a C-7 Hellraiser ... and it's heaven, hell or rather, finally!! sending the head has a sound to shake the ground!
  
  I also tested all the settings suggested by the manual krank, and I confess that the sweep button plays heavily on its metal, it makes the grain of the head closer and it gives her a good metal Péchu!
  
  It is sensitive enough to head a guitar that is at the end!

  Overall Opinion

  Tested is adopted!
  
  Before I was playing on an unknown brand of 15W, I went through a Peavey ValveKing head and I also tested a Warpx, and I think the Krank head will be the last that I could buy a life! It's been two weeks I have and I have not made the rounds of all the possibilities that it did not is a point of masses.Mais quite positive in his case, this head is primitive and should have a well-targeted public métal.Seul default that I blame him as much else, is the fact that n'yai no volume on the effects loop. After you it should be used as already Krank channel ensures good.
  
  This is a good choice and a good investment for all the metalheads who wants to have fun, Well worth a mesa in the head or other type used by stars.
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• 06/24/07

  bendiz's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  100 watts all-tube head 4x5881 4x Sovtek and Electro Harmonix 12AX7
  
  2 channels, 1 Kleen, a krank an effect loop and connection 4,8,16 ohm cabs has a line out
  
  SETTINGS issue of channel volume Kleen-middle-treble-bass
  
  krank presence of channel-sweep-bass-midrange-treble-master-master 2-one gain

  Utilization

  Very simple one arm on the guitar buttons and tweak it sounds
  
  we get easily a very good sound not need to be a manual or pro setting buttons are not sensitive like a mesa and not like a marshall inneficace the button that surprised me the most is the sweep c ' equalizeur is like a brighter sound on the right has left her beyond the grave.

  Sounds

  In my opinion this head has been designed exclusively for the metal (krank go to the website and watch the groups that are endorsed, Soilwork, Lamb of god, arch enemy, hypocrisy, God Forbid etc.
  
  I play with a ltd ec 400 teams in emg81 string given in 013-062 and AC disconnects so severe.
  
  on the channel you get a krank I would say its between a Engl Savage 120 and a mesa dual rectify the potato was the large mesa with the American side very clean Engl I speak from experience because I play for mesa 5 years and now I play on 120 engl. There are two master for a Rhythmic and one for solo controllable via footswitch (included) handy on channel Kleen I am very surprised on the side of the lens very high gain head

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for 2 weeks
  
  I like touching one touching the characteristic simplicity of this amp is plugged and it sounds
  
  I played on Marshall JCM 900 then Mesa Dual Rectifier, Engl Powerball I play, and now I play on Engl Savage 120
  
  value for money but it is well on the finish is not good but the mesa I quibble.
  
  I think this head is very positive if you hesitate between engl and Mesa and many buy Krank Revolution you will not be disappointed
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• 05/14/07

  Le Mouk's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  The Krank Revolution Series One is a 100W all-tube head with 2 channels, Kleen and Krank. On the back are two speaker outputs with an impedance selector (4.8 or 16 Ohms) an effects loop (send / return, no volume control, unfortunately) and an output LineOut. On the front, for the Kleen channel: volume, bass, midrange, treble. For krank channel: presence, sweep, bass, midrange, treble, master vol.1, vol.2 master, gain. No effect on the head.

  Utilization

  Manufacturing looks rather neat, the amplifier gives the impression of being solid. Well, it is far from the level of finish of a Mesa, is not messing around! Configuration is very (too) simple, easy and intuitive use. No need to be a sound engineer, or a manual the size of a phone book to tame the beast. Potentiometer "sweep" is acting primarily on medium frequencies, and greatly expands the sonic possibilities of the amp. It determines the "color" the sound before equalization.

  Sounds

  I move essentially in a register-oriented Metal in the vein of Pantera, Children of Bodom, Machine Head, Trivium and Co. ... I play a Washburn WI68 Custom 2 and also on LP that I myself have changed. All are fitted with Seymour Duncan. Given the level of saturation of the Revolution, I do not use any distortion pedal.
  
  About krank channel of Revolution, I love the grain of this very personal amp. It is obvious that the designers have sought to develop an original sound, typed, without wanting to imitate the eternal classic Mesa / Marshall. And they do not have to be complex in terms of grain or gain: the sound is huge, dense, balanced, with a record over this medium that most of the amps I had the opportunity to essayer.La distortion, far from turning to mush sound as is often the case, is very clean and defined, enabling all the nuances of jeu.Je should mention that, though being a big fan of saturation, I'm that 'to 2 / 3 of the gain, as the potential saturation of the amplifier is extended. But what I like most about the Revolution is its dynamics, a punch from hell that makes you vibrate the chest every time the mediator! And even on my Marshall 1960A, fitted with Celestion G12T-75's. I can not imagine with Vintage30's, or with the Eminence normally associated with heads Krank! The Kleen channel is REALLY clean, very friendly with him as an impressive dynamic. It remains clean even at high volume: eardrums saturate before her! Another advantage of the Revolution is its lack of feedback or unwanted breath, even with the gain on full blast! Yes, well, provided they do not stand in the face of the receiver, within a meter ...
  
  For cons, the main criticism I have with this head is about the effects loop: it has no volume knob, it is not controllable by footswitch, and I lose a lot of volume, punch and presence by using it. I asked the technician Krank the reason for this loss, he said (in the half day!) that loops effects were generally designed for use with rack processors (such Rocktron Xpression, or TC Electronic G-Major/G-System) and do not work very well with the effects pedal format, supposedly lower quality (I use the Boss CE-5 Chorus and RV-5 Reverb, which sounded very decently on my previous stuff). I like to have a bit of chorus / reverb on my clean, and a hint of reverb on my lead, so I'm still looking for a solution that does not cost me the skin of the ass and some ... I better understand why in an article in GuitarWorld, the journalist says "you'll never want to use pedals, so that's it-he-is-good." To say that I had taken it for a good selling point! B it is the main downside ...

  Overall Opinion

  The story: Two months ago, I was still looking for the ultimate amp. I contacted by e-mail importer European Krank, Germany, as the brand is distributed in Switzerland. I asked him where I could eventually try the Krank. Now, Fear Factory, endorsed by Krank, should give the last concert of their European tour in Switzerland, a few days later. So he offered to buy half-price one of the heads "Krankenstein" used by Fear Factory on the last tour (4 weeks), subject to later exchange it against a "Revolution" used for two shows with Shadows Fall . I first fell for the Krankenstein, because of the extras it has over the Revolution, but I soon changed his mind. I was disappointed by the Krankenstein, I do not like the sound of frying it emerges at the Dime (one of my guitar-worship, but sorry, it's ...) so I exchanged with the Revolution, and Matt (the importer) even gave me a brand new flight case for the inconvenience!
  
  So finally, I'm rather happy with my purchase, given the modest outlay (1200euros head almost new + the + flightcase good service-customer) The fact that my amp was used for two concerts by Shadows Fall do dépprécie not really in my ears, on the contrary! However, I totally agree with the previous opinion, the Krank are too expensive. In the same price range, I would have certainly opted for an Engl Savage, or better yet, a Framus Cobra (one, one day or another ...) But the Revolution is a very good amp. Since its very pronounced, I think it is an excellent tool for studio, coupled with a good old Rectifier (or other), it will bring a definite plus in the mix.
  
  So in any summary, the Krank Revolution does not end my quest for the Grail sound, but is a very interesting stage ...
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• 01/15/06

  Pucelle_Dabidjan's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Head lamp: 5881 4X, 4X 12AX7 preamp
  
  Construction craft amricaine
  
  2 channels: 1 Kleen, a krank (overdrive)
  
  2 effects loops parrallle
  
  January 1 effects loop srielle
  
  Connecting Cabs 4, 8, 16 ohm can
  
  Indicative price: Eur. 1'699 .00
  
  List price: Eur. 2'299 .00
  
  
  
  CONTRL channel Kleen
  
  Volume - middle - treble - bass
  
  CONTRL Krank channel
  
  Presence - Sweep - Bass - Mid - Treble - Master 1 - Master 2 - Gain

  Utilization

  Trs simple.
  
  The dveloppeurs wanted to build a high gain amplifier that is pure trs to get the purest sound possible. As a result, the mule is not complex. However, it will be difficult to find the DSIR. Versatility is existing but sometimes requires some compromises to sound styles.
  
  
  
  Ergonomics overall running average.

  Sounds

  The sounds are rich and clear. The signal is not too harsh. The depth is correct, the level of bass is equilibrated. I got his dense, but less than randall example. The fans should Nameofsound connatre such signatures. His part is played mainly in the ups and mdiums, this reminded me dtail Bogner. I n'tais not really pleased with the cab branch in the test, the latter silent team of HP Eminence V12. The sweep rglages, presence, gain possdent significant interaction, it does not to me during the 47 minutes and 34 seconds of the test to bte compltement around its capacity s.
  
  Ontohoni Gomendasai!
  
  Only for advanced users who like the sound signature.

  Overall Opinion

  Head tries in store during the above-mentioned period of time. Abandonment of the proposed purchase from. its not quite adapted to every facet of what I want CRER, but fans of modern music should find their Bonnheure, without having to prostitute themselves by investing in the Eternal "fucking boogie" and other " Marsh evil. " The price is too got my lev.
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